SII IP-5520 User manual

User's Guide U00122912802
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Read this User’s Guide before operating the
printer.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer
IP-5620/5520

IP-5620/IP-5520 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User's Guide
Documents Number U00122912802, Third Edition, September 2011
Copyright © 2011 by Seiko I Infotech Inc.
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and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including
consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to
typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.
Please address any questions, comments, and suggestions to :
Seiko Instruments GmbH, French branch
20 rue Jean Rostand, 91400 Orsay France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Seiko Instruments USA Inc., Infotech Division
2067 Wineridge Place, Suite C, Escondido,
CA 92029, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
8 Nakase 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8507, Japan
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
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is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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In each directive, the scope of directive to be applied to equipment is explicitly defined. Our
company’s product IP-5620/IP-5520 conforms the EMC directive (2004/108/EC)) and low voltage
directive (2006/95/EC).
Inquiry of CE mark:
Seiko Instruments GmbH, French branch
20 rue Jean Rostand, 91400 Orsay France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Seiko Instruments USA Inc., Infotech Division
2067 Wineridge Place, Suite C, Escondido,
CA 92029, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Seiko I Infotech Inc.
8 Nakase 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8507, Japan
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

Thank you very much for purchasing the IP-5620/IP-5520 Color Inkjet Printer (here-
after simply called the printer.)
IP-5620 supports media up to 64 inch width and IP-5520 media up to 54 inch
width. The printer is a color inkjet printer using solvent ink and equiped with USB
2.0 interface.
The printer has two types of specications, 6 color specications and 4 color
specications, depending on the number of print heads. Also, two dierent types
of solvent ink are supported, GX ink and IX ink.
This guide provides explanations for the IP-5620 6 color specications model.
However, individual information is given when necessary.
This guide, the IP-5620/IP-5520 Solvent Ink Color Inkjet Printer User’s
Guide, describes the features and functions of the printer and the printing proce-
dure. In addition, troubleshooting is also included. Read the sections suitable for
your purpose.
The following items should be read before using the printer to ensure correct and
safe operations.
- Components delivered with this product
- Safety precautions
- Handling precautions
- Manual legend (notational rules)
Keep this manual in a place where you can quickly access it at any time.
Introduction

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Components delivered with this product
Printer <1 unit>
- equipped with USB
interface
Starter kit
Choose one of the following.
- GX ink 6 colors
- GX ink 4 colors
- IX ink 6 colors
- IX ink 4 colors
CD-ROM
- CP Manager
- User's Guide
- Quick Reference Guide
<1 piece>
Waste ink bottle
<1 bottle>
- Ink is consumed during the initial lling when the printer is installed. Therefore, all of the ink may not
be used for printing.
- Some components may not be included or available depending on the purchase area.
Basic conguration item
Supplied Accessories
USB 2.0 cable
<1 piece>
Wiper sponge
<1 piece>
Power cord
<1 piece>
The following components are delivered with the product.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer where the printer was pur-
chased or the nearest service representative.
Printer
CD-ROM
Installation Guide
<1>
PS RIP
<1 piece >
Required option
Print head kit
6 or 4 colors
Cartridge holder
<7 piece>

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Cleaning roller set (IP5-147)
<30 pieces>
Media cutter blade (IP5-124)
(for cutter unit (64), cutter unit (54))
<1 piece>
Wiper sponge (IP5-123)
<1 piece>
Cap cleaning stick (IP5-120)
<1 piece>
(1 piece of cleaning roller is supplied.)
* Options and consumables are sold separately.
Daily maintenance kit (IP5-290 or IP5-296)
<1 set>
- Cap cleaning liquid : 300 ml
- Wiper cleaning liquid : 200 ml
- Cleaning Swab : 10 pieces
- Cleaning stick : 1 piece
- Cleaning roller : 30 pieces
- Wiper blade : 1 piece
- Tweezers : 1 piece
Cleaning liquid cartridge set
(IP5-294 or IP5-298)
<1 set>
- Cleaning liquid cartridge
: 6 pieces
Storage liquid cartridge set
(IP5-293)
(for both GX ink and IX ink)
<1 set>
- Storage liquid cartridge
: 6 pieces
Cap cleaning liquid set (IP5-292)
(for both GX ink and IX ink)
<1 set>
Wiper cleaning liquid set (IP5-291 or IP5-297)
<1 set>
- Wiper cleaning liquid (200 ml) : 3 bottles
Cleaning swab (IP6-147)
<300 pieces>
Options
Consumables
Waste ink bottle (IP5-299 )
<1 piece>
Wiper blade (IP5-122)
<2 pieces>
Ink cartridge for cartridge holder and board
(Y, M, C, K, Lc, Lm)
As to types, refer to P.1-13.
Cartridge holder
(IP5-320)
- Take-up reel unit (64) (IP-153) (for IP-5620) - Cutter unit (64) (IP5-262) (for IP-5620)
- Take-up reel unit (54) (IP5-260) (for IP-5520) - Cutter unit (54) (IP5-263) (for IP-5520)
- Blower unit (IP-182) - 6 color change kit (IP5-264)
- 2 inch flange (IP5-261)
- Exhaust attachment (IP-265)

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Example of symbols:
This symbol ( ) denotes items that require special care
while executing a certain procedure or operation.
This symbol ( ) denotes items that are forbidden.
This symbol ( ) denotes items you should follow to pre-
vent accidents or injury.
Safety precautions
The following symbols are used in this manual to ensure proper use of the printer
and to prevent the printer from being damaged.
Follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
Failure to follow the guidelines
marked with this symbol could result
in minor personal injury or product
and/or peripheral damage.
Failure to follow the guidelines
marked with this symbol could result
in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION

iv
Use the power supply voltage specied on the nameplate. DO NOT plug several
devices into one electrical outlet as this might result in re or electric shock.
Make sure the printer is well grounded. If not, an electrical leak may cause re or
electrical shock.
DO NOT use electrical adapters.
DO NOT disassemble or repair the printer yourself. DO NOT block the vent. Do-
ing so may cause an accident or a malfunction.
DO NOT damage, break, process, or heat the power cable. DO NOT pull it,
bundle it up or put heavy weights on it. If it is damaged, replace it with a new
one. Using a damaged power cable may cause re or electric shock.
NEVER use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place where it can
possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get into the printer, it could
lead to re, electric shock, or personal injury.
DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the printer. Doing
so may cause re, electric shock, or personal injury.
DO NOT disconnect or connect the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may
lead to electric shock.
Power o the printer, unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ask a
service center for repair in any of the following cases. Using the printer in these
conditions may lead to personal injuries or re. Never repair the printer yourself.
- Smoke, strange noise or smells generate from the printer.
- A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the printer.
- An error requiring service by a service center occurs.
DO NOT put your hand unnecessarily inside the printer parts such as covers,
ventilator opening and ink cartridge slot. Doing so may result in personal injury.
Even if you do not operate the printer, it may perform a function automatically.
Use caution with the printer even if it is not printing.
WARNING Be sure to read warnings below before use.

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The ink used for the device contains petroleum solvent. Since the ink is am-
mable, never operate near open ame.
DO NOT swallow ink, storage liquid, cleaning liquid, cap cleaning liquid, wiper
cleaning liquid or waste ink, and avoid contact with eyes. It will cause respirato-
ry distress and can harm the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water
and consult a doctor immediately. If swallowed, do not try to induce vomiting.
Consult a doctor immediately.
Keep accessories and consumables such as ink cartridges and waste ink bottles
out of reach of children.
DO NOT place the printer on tables or unlevel areas where it could fall. If
dropped or falls, it may lead to injury. To prevent falling, lock the casters.
The heater becomes very hot. Be careful not to touch it as it may lead to burn
injuries.
Since the media rolls are heavy, handle them with care using a dolly or the like.
If dropped, personal injury may result.
Always operate the printer in a well ventilated area. Strong ink odor is gener-
ated that may cause discomfort for the user.
Always hold the power cord or the USB cable by the plug or the connector
when connecting or disconnecting the power cord or the USB cable. Never pull
on the cable because this may damage it and create risk of re, electric shock or
personal injury.
DO NOT get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash o any ink immediately with
soapy water.
Be sure to read cautions below before use.
In order to ensure the safe operation of the printer, note all of the cautions
and warnings contained throughout this manual.
CAUTION

vi
Handling precautions
Power supply
1. Install the printer near an easily accessible electrical outlet.
2. Do not provide power to the printer through the same power line as for noise
generating devices, such as a motor.
3. Use the voltage specied on the nameplates of printer and option.
4. Turn o the power of the printer and check the following once a month.
1) The power plug is securely connected to the power outlet.
2) There is no dust on the power plug or the power outlet. Wipe o any dust
with a dry cloth.
5. Use only 15 A rated power strips.
6. If a power strip is used with the power cord, change it for a new one every year.
Printer
1. Do not place anything on top of the printer. Do not rest your elbows on the
printer. Handle it with care. Do not do anything that will result in impact to the
printer.
2. When opening or closing the cover, hold the center of the cover with both
hands and open or close it gently.
3. Before connecting or disconnecting the USB 2.0 cable, turn the printer o.
4. Do not clean the surface of the cover with benzene or paint thinner. The coating
may come o or deteriorate. Wipe the cover clean with a soft cloth. If the cover is
very dirty, use a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent. If the printer is stained
with ink, wipe it o immediately as it may aect the coating or the printer’s parts.
5. Handleaprintheadwithcare.•Donottouchitunnecessarilyorscratchit.•Do
not touch the bottom (nozzle surface).
6. The use of consumables, accessories and options other than the products speci-
ed by Seiko I Infotech aects the printed image quality, causes damage to the
printer and invalidate the warranty.

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Maintenance
With regard to characteristics of solvent ink, the following maintenance must be
performed.
1. Check visually the remaining wiper cleaning liquid everyday.
2. Clean the Capping unit every week.
3. Perform the Print head cleaning [normal] every week.
4. Perform the service cleaning when leaving the printer for long time (2 weeks or
more) in power o state.
5. Perform the head wash and the ink charge before printing after you have left the
printer for long time.
For details about each maintenance, refer to [Section 4 Maintenance and Adjust-
ment / Replacement].
Consumables
1. Always use the recommended ink. Failure to do this may cause poor print quality
or printer damage that that may aect the printer functions.
2. Put a used ink cartridge into a plastic bag and dispose of it as industrial waste.
Observe local regulations for disposal.
3. Do not get ink on your skin or clothes. Wash o any ink immediately with soapy
water.
4. The level in the waste ink bottle must be periodically checked by visual inspec-
tion to prevent overow.
5. When the waste ink bottle is installed or removed, place a sheet below so as not
to stain the oor with spilled ink.
6. Store ink in a dark and cool place. NEVER store ink in a high temperature or direct
sunlight. Ink characteristics change if exposed to direct sunlight.
7. Ink, storage liquid, cleaning liquid, cap cleaning liquid, and wiper cleaning liquid
have expiration dates to ensure product quality. Use each consumable within the
expiration date.
8. Do not disassemble the ink cartridge.
9. The printer uses commercially available media designed for solvent ink. Be sure
to perform test prints as the print quality varies depending on the media.

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Manual legend (Notational rules)
The notations used for text and keys / LCD in this guide are as follows.
Notations
WARNING
- Boxes marked with a "WARNING" describe points of caution for avoiding
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
- Boxes marked with a "CAUTION" describe points of caution for avoiding
injury to yourself or damage to the printer.
Note
- They explain the important items and cautions that should be kept in mind
when operating the printer. To avoid troubles to the printer or prevent dam-
ages or wrong operation, be sure to read them.
Hint mark
The hint symbol describes operations that make using or handling the
printer easier.
Reference mark
This mark is followed by a reference section or page number.

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hREWIND FORM FEEDi
fPH.REC PH.MAINg
PRINTER READY
ROLL : 1625 / PAPER
hPRINTER SETUPi
fADJUST HEATERg
1Press key to set the
printer oine. The menu
group (the rst layer menu)
is displayed.
2Press key to enter in
the second layer menu.
3Press key once more
to enter in the third layer
menu.
4Select the menu with
keys.
For example, enter in the
function menu with key.
Shows the key on
the operation panel.
Shows the LCD on
the operation panel.
Key / LCD notations
Shows the key to be used for
selection. (Example h: key)
hINK MEDIA REGi
fMEDIA M.ADVg
hREWIND FORM FEEDi
fPH.REC PH.MAINg
(Example 2) Transition of LCD state in a sentence and the key operation
Shows that the LCD menu switches with
key operation.
INITIALIZING...
PLEASE WAIT
hINK MEDIA REGi
fMEDIA M.ADVg
Shows that the LCD menu automatically
changes without key operation.
Shows the key on the
operation panel.
(Example 1) Keys and LCD notations in a sentence

x
2
4
1
3
65
#PH RECOVERY
>NORMAL
Media advance value
Media name
Head height
Print mode
Starting out...
Starting out...
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Connect to a computer. Turn on the power.
Clean the capping unit.
Check the Waste ink bottle.
Perform a nozzle print.
Replace the ink cartridge. Load the roll media.
Replace the media.
Register the media.
Turn off the power.
Check the wiper cleaning
liquid.
Check stains on the wiper
blade.
Perform a print head
cleaning [NORMAL].
P.2-2 P.2-3
P.2-30
P.2-12
P.2-3
P. 4-6
P. 4-3
P. 4-4
P. 4-3
P. 4-19 P. 4-8
P.2-7
P.2-15

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2
4
1
3
65
#PH RECOVERY
>NORMAL
Media advance value
Media name
Head height
Print mode
Starting out...
Starting out...
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Connect to a computer. Turn on the power.
Clean the capping unit.
Check the Waste ink bottle.
Perform a nozzle print.
Replace the ink cartridge. Load the roll media.
Replace the media.
Register the media.
Turn off the power.
Check the wiper cleaning
liquid.
Check stains on the wiper
blade.
Perform a print head
cleaning [NORMAL].
P.2-2 P.2-3
P.2-30
P.2-12
P.2-3
P. 4-6
P. 4-3
P. 4-4
P. 4-3
P. 4-19 P. 4-8
P.2-7
P.2-15

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Change the media advance
value during printing.
Change the heater temperature
during printing.
Print on a thick media. Switch off the printer for a long
period of time.
Clean the printer.
Print on the margin of the media.
Print on the cut media (sheet).
When you want to . . .
When you want to . . .
With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.
With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.
When replacing with a new media
Media advance value setting
Adjust the advance amount of the media.
Adjustment of the print head bidirection position
Adjust the ink target position during bidirectional printing.
P.2-17
P.4-27
P.4-33
P.2-23
P. 4-31 P.2-27
P. 2-28 P.4-10
P.4-14

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Change the media advance
value during printing.
Change the heater temperature
during printing.
Print on a thick media. Switch off the printer for a long
period of time.
Clean the printer.
Print on the margin of the media.
Print on the cut media (sheet).
When you want to . . .
When you want to . . .
With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.
With new media, the printer needs to be adjusted.
When replacing with a new media
Media advance value setting
Adjust the advance amount of the media.
Adjustment of the print head bidirection position
Adjust the ink target position during bidirectional printing.
P.2-17
P.4-27
P.4-33
P.2-23
P. 4-31 P.2-27
P. 2-28 P.4-10
P.4-14

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PERFORM DAILY
MAINTENANCE NOW
Replace consumables.
Wiper sponge
Wiper cleaning liquid
Media cutter blade
A warning message is displayed.
The heater does not warm up.The media is not straight.
Smears or stripes appear on the print.
The panel operation is not possible.
Wiper blade Waste ink bottle
P.6-13 to
P.6-15 to
P.4-25 P.5-25
P.4-23 P.4-21 P.2-40
P.6-13, P.6-6
P.2-7, P.2-17, P.2-18 P.2-25
Replacement and trouble
Replacement and trouble